A portable terminal includes a body, and an input part on a side of the body, the input part having a changeable position.
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1. A portable terminal, comprising: a body; and an input part on the body, the input part having a changeable position, wherein the input part includes a sliding part slidable along a lateral surface of the body without triggering transmission of any signal to the body, and wherein the input part is rotatable 360 degrees along an entire circumference of the body.
A portable device has a body and a user input that's positionable. This input includes a sliding element that moves along the side of the device without immediately sending signals. The input can also rotate a full 360 degrees around the device's body.
2. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the input part includes: the sliding part slidable along a guide, the guide being on the side of the body; a button part on a first side of the sliding part, the button part sensing a user input and generating the input signal; a transmission part on a second side of the sliding part, the transmission part transmitting the generated input signal to the body; and a receiving part on the body, the receiving part receiving the input signal from the transmission part.
A portable device includes a body and a positionable user input. The input has a sliding part moving along a guide on the device. A button on one side of the slider detects user input and creates a signal. A transmitter on the slider's other side sends the signal to a receiver located on the device's body. This allows user actions to be registered.
3. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein: the guide includes guide protrusions, and the sliding part includes guide grooves, the guide grooves being slidably combined with the guide protrusions.
This device (as described with a sliding input on a guide) features a guide with protruding elements. The slider has matching grooves which interlock and allow it to slide along the protrusions.
4. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the guide protrusions have a thickness corresponding to the guide grooves.
As described, the guide protrusions and slider grooves have matching thicknesses, ensuring a secure and smooth sliding action.
5. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein: the guide includes guide grooves, and the sliding part includes guide protrusions, the guide protrusions being slidably combined with the guide grooves.
Alternatively, the guide features grooves and the slider features protrusions that interlock to allow it to slide along the grooves.
6. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the guide protrusions have a thickness corresponding to the guide grooves.
A portable terminal device includes a housing with guide grooves formed on an inner surface. The device further includes guide protrusions that engage with the guide grooves to facilitate assembly and alignment of internal components. The guide protrusions have a thickness that matches the width of the guide grooves, ensuring precise fitting and stability during assembly. This design improves manufacturing efficiency by reducing misalignment and simplifying the assembly process. The terminal may also include a display module, a battery, and other electronic components that are secured within the housing using the guide grooves and protrusions. The matching dimensions of the protrusions and grooves prevent excessive play or misalignment, enhancing the structural integrity of the device. This solution addresses challenges in portable terminal assembly, particularly in maintaining component alignment and reducing assembly time. The system may also incorporate additional features such as waterproof seals or shock-absorbing elements integrated with the guide structures. The overall design ensures durability and reliability while maintaining a compact form factor.
7. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the sliding part includes a flexible material.
The sliding part of the user input is constructed from a flexible material, allowing it to conform to the device's contours.
8. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of button parts.
This portable device (as described with a sliding input) includes multiple buttons on the sliding element, providing more input options.
9. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the button part and the transmission part are on opposite sides of the sliding part and facing each other.
The button used for generating input and the signal transmitter are positioned on opposite sides of the sliding element and directly face each other, suggesting a direct connection mechanism.
10. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the input signal is transmitted upon contact of the transmission part and the receiving part.
The input signal is only transmitted when the transmitter on the sliding part physically contacts the receiver on the device body, acting like a physical switch.
11. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the button part is formed at the one side of the sliding part in a protruded form.
The button on the sliding element is raised or protrudes from the surface, making it easier to locate and press.
12. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the transmission part and the receiving part are conductive.
Both the transmitter on the sliding element and the receiver on the device body are conductive, facilitating electrical signal transmission when they connect.
13. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the button part is a touch switch.
The button that detects user input is a touch-sensitive switch.
14. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the button part is a capacitive touch switch.
The button that detects user input is specifically a capacitive touch switch.
15. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the button part is a resistive touch switch.
The button that detects user input is specifically a resistive touch switch.
16. A portable terminal, comprising: a body; and an input part on the body, the input part having a changeable position, wherein the input part includes: an input part on the body, the input part having a changeable position regardless of its operational state, wherein the input part includes: a sliding part slidable along a guide, without triggering transmission of a signal to the body and without changing a state of an input signal, the guide being on a side of the body; a button part on a first side of the sliding part, the button part sensing a user input and generating the input signal; a transmission part on a second side of the sliding part, the transmission part transmitting the generated input signal to the body; and a receiving part on the body, the receiving part receiving the input signal from the transmission part, and the sliding part is a continuous member along an entire circumference of the body.
A portable device has a body and an input that can be repositioned, even when it's in use. This input has a sliding element moving along a guide without immediately sending signals or changing the input state. A button on one side of the slider detects user input and creates a signal. A transmitter on the slider's other side sends the signal to a receiver on the device's body. The sliding part is one continuous piece going all the way around the device.
17. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the sliding part is slidable along the lateral surface of the body independently of a connection between the transmission part and the receiving part.
The slider moves along the device’s side regardless of whether the transmitter and receiver are connected or not, meaning the sliding action doesn't automatically trigger a signal.
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August 9, 2013
April 11, 2017
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